Republican Nominations for President and Vice President
The list presents Republican presidential candidate General U S Grant of Illinois and vice presidential candidate Henry Wilson of Massachusetts with supplementary names including Bonham Davis Coates Bumm Wilson Broomall Schroder Richards Green Shoemaker Miller Morton Strong Passmore Colegrove Merrill Orlady Bell Thompson Frazer Andrews Lloyd Gillespie Patterson Wallace Boyd and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. A. Bonham
Marcus A. Davis
Morrison Coates
Henry Bumm
Theo. M. Wilson
J. M. Broomall
Francis Schroder
Mark H. Richards
Edward H. Green
D. K. Shoemaker
Daniel R. Miller
L. M. Morton
Theodore Strong
John Passmore
W. J. Colegrove
Jesse Merrill
Henry Orlady
Notable quotes on Grant and election districts
The passage quotes Horace Greeley praising General Grant as unbeaten and denouncing morally rotten election districts. It contrasts Grant’s presumed victory with a warning that districts exploiting policy offices gambling halls grog shops and dens of infamy will yield large Democratic majorities.
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Democratic Party
Horace Greeley
Kicked Out of Philadelphia Democracy Over Ward Row
The Democracy of Philadelphia eject Bill McMullen and Sam Josephs for neglect of duty in allowing a fair election. In a meeting in the “bloody 4th” ward they denounce the Alderman and Harrisburg leader, hint at forming a reform party with McClure, Curtin, and others to regain influence.
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Philadelphia
Bill McMullen
Sam Josephs
Harrisburg
Fenton
Andy Curtin
Alderman McMullen
Sam Joseph
Albright Heads Republican Ticket in Late Election Returns
Official returns show Charles Albright 360,546 votes for Cong at Large, with G W Scofield 359,013, Lemuel Todd 357,743, Ulysses Mercur 354,319 and John F Hartranft 353,387 for Governor. Democratic Buckalew 317,760. Hartley 315,788. Wright 314,014. Thompson 313,876. Hopkins 313,534. Vaux 311,036. Temperance totals include Chase 1,259. Spangler 1,260. Henderson 977. Warren County reports Chase 11, Spangler 6, Henderson 9.
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Charles Albright
G. W. Scofield
Lemuel Todd
Ulysses Mercur
John F. Hartranft
Harrison Allen
Albright
Labor Reform Party
Judge Scofield
Charles R. Buckalew
Wm. Hartley
H. B. Wright
Con
James H. Thompson
James H. Hopkins
Richard Vaux
S. B. Chase
Barr Spangler
Joseph Henderson
Warren County
Chase
Spangler
Henderson
Greeley Promise Faces Skeptical Supporters
Supporters warn that Greeley may not live to see his cause triumph, while detractors hesitate at promised reform under Greeley Fenton and McClure. They fear long delays and hollow aims as decades pass with little food for workers starving on windy promises.
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Greeley
Fenton
McClure
Ohio election returns show Republican edge in state vote
Official returns show Republicans with 265,825 to 251,770 for Democrats and a 14,055 Republican majority. Republicans won thirteen of Ohio's congressional districts while Democrats took seven, dampening coalition hopes for November.
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Ohio
New Postal Law Lets Small Packages Sendable Coast to Coast
The July law permits mailing dry goods and merchandise weighing up to twelve ounces to any U S area at two cents per two ounces or fraction thereof, excluding liquid drugs.
Erie County Vote Correction Reduces Gen Allen Margin
An official correction adjusts Gen Allen’s Erie county votes from 7,526 to 7,310. The revised total changes his statewide majority to 36,996, down from 36,780, altering the final outcome by 216 votes in Erie.
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Gen. Allen
Erie County
Hic
Erie
The Canada Horse Disease Spreads Across Major Cities
The Canada Horse Disease now prevails nationwide after first appearing at Niagara on the 11th. It has affected horses in Buffalo Rochester New York Boston Augusta Chicago St Louis and more, causing travel and transport disruption. Early symptoms include watery nasal and eye discharges and languor followed by cough and feverish illness. Treatments vary from homeopathic aconite to saline remedies and external throat liniments, with diet kept moist and laxative. bleeding and harsh regimens are discouraged.
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Niagara
Buffalo
Rochester
New York
Boston
Augusta
Chicago
St. Louis
Slandered effort tied to Evans pay up and Anderson election
A local source claims Dr. Paine and Geo. O. Evans evade pursuit after fleeing Pittsburg. Hart raf t's inauguration could enable political push to force Evans to pay. The piece notes Pennsylvania Senate gridlock, McClure's stance, and predicts Anderson's likely election as a popular Senator with three Republican votes.
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Dr. Paine
Geo. O. Evans
Pittsburg
H. Bucher Swope
Hartranft
Evans
Election Outlook Cited as Indicator of Grant Re-Election
The Cincinnati Commercial reflects on the October election as indicative of Ulysses S. Grant’s re-election, stating the nation’s view is clear and denials are vain. The piece frames electoral results as a strong sign of the president’s continued leadership and political momentum.
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Cincinnati
Grant
Curtin lagged in delegate vote at Constitutional Convention
A Harrisburg paper reports ex Governor Curtin trailed by 7 262 votes to Black and Woodward as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. It notes Gen Allen led his ticket in the ward he lived in during the Legislative sessions in Harrisburg.
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Curtin
Black
Woodward
Harrisburg
Gen. Allen
Public letter defending Irish and supporting Grant
A letter from Joan Ryan in Youngsville argues against Horace Greeley and the Irish denunciations by Greeleyites. She praises Ulysses S. Grant for loyalty and leadership, urges citizens to back Grant for president, and criticizes the Baltimore nominee’s stance while asserting Democrat independence.
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Youngsville
Ephor
Greeley
Greeleyites
H. G
Baltimore
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Union
Democratic Party
Gen. Grant
Horace Greeley
God
Joan Ryan
Pennsylvania Election Result and Scranton Case Update
The report lists Pennsylvania House seats with Republicans at 23 to Democrats 4, a Republican gain of 7. It notes dismissal of bribery charges against L D Shoemaker and others in Scranton, Beamish facing tampering charges, and Beamish's bid to settle election irregularities.
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L. D. Shoemaker
Monies
Scranton
Beamish
Speaker hopeful Elliott named for coming session
Hon. Wm. Elliott of Philadelphia, re-elected to the House, is named for Speaker for the upcoming session. He is described as a genuine Republican with political courage and a proven officer in prior service.
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Wm. Elliott
Philadelphia
Cleveland Leader Assails Grant Administration Over Tax Cuts
During Grant's term customs taxes fell by about 61 million dollars. The Cleveland Leader blasts the administration as incompetent and calls for change.
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Grant
Cleveland
Greeley Advocates Open Debate on Southern Disunion
Horace Greeley urged open discussion before Southern voters in Pittsburg on September 19. He pledged to accept disunion only if a free honest vote showed Southern desire for it.
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South
Greeley
Pittsburg
Horse Disease Strikes Corry. Eleven Down in One Day
In Corry Pennsylvania on October 3 the horse disease has reached the area in force with eleven horses down in one day. The express company horses are laid up as the outbreak spreads through local stables.
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N Corry Pa
Express Company
Which party is fit to govern the nation
A political appeal contrasts Republican and Democratic records on slavery, war, Reconstruction amendments, currency, civil rights, debt, internal development, and national peace. It argues Republicans have shown wisdom and patriotism while Democrats betrayed ideals, urging voters to elect Mr. Greecy and restore the Democrats to power.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Republian
United States
Congress
Mr. Greecy
Western Union Reports Growth in 1870 Operations
The Western Union Telegraph Company releases its year ending June 30 1870 showing 62 032 miles of line and 137 190 000 miles of wire under control with 5 237 offices and operators in all. Messages total 12 444 449 up 1 984 422 from the prior year and gross receipts reach 8 457 095 77 with expenses at 5 665 853 16 producing a net profit of 2 790 832 61 up 257 570 95. Over six years net profits amount to 17 116 994 23 with 4 856 878 34 in dividends and 1 893 401 98 in bond interest. 10 361 412 91 funds go to construction maintenance and patents as the duplex telegraph enables two way messaging on one wire, saving time and cost.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Greeley Shifts Blame as Democrats Face Hopeless Fight
The piece criticizes Horace Greeley’s harsh pressure on the Democratic Party after their failed bid, noting his intolerance and insistence on unwavering support. It questions McClure’s leadership and highlights Randall’s reluctance to endorse the aggressive campaign, suggesting party members feel strained and doubtful.
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Greeley
McClure
Randall
Democratic Committee
Rats Swim Shoreward Sinkings Stir Electoral Debate
A sailor refused to sail on a Lake Erie vessel after seeing a rat swim ashore from the craft. The schooner, caught in a storm, sank with all hands lost. Democrats decline to embark on the Liberal-Greeley boat for similar fear as McClure Forney and Co. flee shoreward, leaving Greeley to steer the damaged hull.
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Lake Erie
McClure, Forney & Co
Greeley
Greeley Lobbying Allegation Recalled by Congressman Morgan
Hon. Ed win B. Morgan recalls a 34th Congress incident in which Thomas T. Flagler accused Horace Greeley of offering $11 000 to secure a binding contract to Cornelius Wendell The letter says the charge prompted an animated discussion and asserts Flagler’s integrity while denying the Tribune report.
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Poughkeepsie Sage
Edwin B. Morgan
Averta
Poughkeepsie Eagle
Thomas T. Flagler
Lockport
Horace Greeley
Flagler
Washburne
Maine
Tribune
Mr. Greeley
Edwin B. Morean
Poverty claims in the South meet mixed Southern, press reply
The Vicksburg Times rebuts Greeleyite depictions of southern poverty. It cites Mississippi’s crops in 1872 and notes prosperity where Northern residents and tolerant politics exist. The piece argues no widespread widespread poverty in Mississippi, blaming croakers and refiners for dissatisfaction.
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Sothern
Greeleyite
Vicksburg Times
Mississippi
Ake Corinth
Canton
Colfax to Speak Across Indiana and Michigan This Week
Vice-President Colfax plans several speeches in Indiana and Michigan this week in support of Grant and Wilson. Mrs. Colfax, ill since her mother-in-law’s death, has recovered enough for him to take her to Ohio for the winter. He will then return to speak at Laporte Indiana on Saturday and next week in Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Kokomo Crown Point and Mishawauka Indiana.
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Schuyler Colfax
Indiana
Michigan
Grant
Wilson
Ind
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Mich
Kokomo
Crown Point
Mishawauka
Three Reasons New York Merchants Back Grant Reform
New York merchants cite three points: Grant administration cut the national debt by 348 million dollars, reduced yearly interest by 232 million, and lowered annual taxes by 170 million. They say these gains outweigh Greeley’s rhetoric and bolster Grant’s re election.
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New York
Seait
General Grant
Grant
Greeley
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Warren Mail
U. 8. Grant
Illinois
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Adolph E. Borie
John M. Thompson
Butler
W. D. Forten
Pennsylvania
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Éonsesas
Armstrong
Beaver
Bedford
Berks Aeneaee Aeeeeenee
Blair
Bradfor
Bucks Sneer
Cameron
Centre
Chester
Byrataaek
Clarion Hee Ee
Fayette
XSL
Cereonre Sesdeese's
Franklin Weeneee Neenen
Fulton Hee
Huntingdon
Mifflin
Monroe
Eteenee Peewee
Montgomery
Montour
Northampton
Northumberland
Perry
Pike SA
Potter Cover
Schuylkill
Snyder
Somerset
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Tioga
Wyoming
York Setee
Senate
Anderson
Glenni W. Scofield
Diotavat
Oerat, Rep
UF Oe
Samuel J. Randall
Charles O’ Neill
Leonard Myers
William D. Kelley
Alfred C. Harmer
James
Biery
Washington Townsend
Heister Clymer
A. Herr Smith
John W. Killinger
John B. Storm
H. D. Shoemaker
James D. Strawbridge
John B. Packer
John A. Magee
John Cessna
Abraham A. Barker
Sobieski Ross
Carlton B. Curtis
Hiram L. Richmond
Alexander W. Taylor
Jamess. Negley
Ebenezer McJunkin
Greeley’s. Lobbying
Colfax
New York City
York
Penn
Court House
Democratic and Liberal Committee
Massachuetts
F. W. Bird
Charles Sumner
William S.smith
George M. Stevens
Josiah G. Abbot
Bird
Corydon
M. Bailey
Franklin D. McCollum
Norwich
N. Y
Cynthia J. Case
Wm. Case
Garland
C. Truesdall
B. E. Cutler
Lucy Broughton
Conewango
Rey
Phillip Wentz
Warren
Vicistity
J. F. Wella & Co
Otto Huber
Fritz Held
Brown & Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, PA
Browns
Hyde Mill
Stearns
Barlows
T. Struthers
H. W. Brown
Man
A.W. McKeelvy
Treas
Savings Bank
Carver
Water St
Arthur’s Home
Times
Illustrated Home Magazine
Home Magazine
Beautiful
T.S. Arthur & Son
Chestnut St
Music Store
Aldridge & van Fleet
Warren and
Vicinity
Keystone Block
Warren Pa
J. Estey & Co’s
A. Prince
Cottage
Bufialo
Nesmith & Hertzel
New Block
Warren Savings Bank
Holt & Smith
Phovto
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Said
Caldwell Central Petroleum
Court of Common Pleas
Said County
H. A. Jamieson
Assumpsit
L. D. Wetmore
A. D
S. W. Waters
Old Exchange
C. Smith
Scott House
Nesmith & Keller
Carver House
Phillip Bysecker
Waren, Pa
L. L. Lowry
I. R. Crowell
Cashier
S., P. Johnson
M. Waters
Henry
Orris Hall
J. A. Neill
D. McKelvy
J. R. Clark
E. B. Eldred
P. Johnson
G. N. Parmlee
Boon Mead
D. Beaty
J. T. Currie
A. G. Lane
J. LB. Brown
N. Branch
F. A. Randall
S. V. Davis
R. K. Russsell
G. H. Ames
A. D. Wood
L. B
R. Wells
Joel Shew
M.D
Maslin
Hester Pendleton
George Combe
R. T. Thrall
Andrew Combe
Salem
Dr. Doddridge
Hipp
People
Pope
Express
P. O
S. KR. Wells
Broadway
Bryant & Stratton
Buffalo Business College and Telegraph Institute
ILC Bryant & Son
J.C. Bryant & Son
Pittsburgh, PA
America
J.C. Smith
A. M
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Kane
Sup’t Western Division
J. W. Reynolds
W. D
Pleasant Bridge
I. S. Alden
Alden
Seec’y and Treas’r
J.B. Brown & CO
Iix
J.J. Taylor
T.S. Messner
Penn’a
Saxtegs Bank
L. F. Watson
Nesmith
A. J. Hazel
TINE
Ashier
O. H. Hunter
P. Falconer
P. J. Trushel
E.G. Wood J Shortt
B. Nesmith
James Clark, Jr
A. Ruhlman’s
News Depot
Scofield
Werren, Pa
E. M. Pierce
Ruhlman
Wells’ Drug Store
Wadereda
Lesser
Lycoming County Mutual Insurance Company
Joseph Hall
C. H. Hanter
John N. Sebnur
Hoffman & Clark
J. F. Wells & Co
J.C. Bennett
Sterling Old Company
R. Clark
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